State of the Pallavaram-Thoraipakkam Radial Road in Chennai Chennai: The ride back home from schools and offices was rather bumpy on the 200-foot Radial Road between Pallavaram and Thoraipakkam on Monday, with commuters having to dodge giant potholes and pits filled with rainwater every step of the way.Though the main carriageway was largely passable, not…
On August 12, 2026, Europe will be graced by a breathtaking total solar eclipse, a phenomenon that occurs infrequently. This follows the memorable eclipse of 1999 that traversed central Europe. The eclipse’s path of totality will cover stunning locations like Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, and Spain. Astrologically, this event invites a period of introspection, urging…
File Pic: Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi (Image credit: AFP) Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi has offered a pointed response when asked whether he will remain at the helm for next year’s ODI World Cup, saying, “For now, I am the captain.”Afridi’s comments come amid fresh speculation over Pakistan’s leadership structure, with reports suggesting…
Matt Damon’s daughter Isabella, who is 20 years old, has signed up with a modelling agency and is planning to make her debut soon. (Instagram) Matt Damon’s daughter, Isabella, is now finding her own way in the industry. According to recent reports, ‘The Odyssey’ star’s daughter is now based out of New York and has…
A total of 30 teams will compete across three divisions in the 16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026, which begins in Pune on Wednesday.The tournament will run until August 23, with teams competing for the national title as well as promotion and relegation between the three divisions.The championship is divided into Division A,…
Syria’s former president Bashar al-Assad. File | Photo Credit: Reuters A Syrian court sentenced ousted leader Bashar al-Assad to death on Tuesday (August 11, 2026) after a trial in absentia, convicting him of crimes including killings, torture, and arbitrary arrest during the country’s nearly 14-year war. It was the first conviction against Assad, who was…
Chennai: The state assembly saw a heated debate over the language and pronunciation of the members in the house, after one of the MLAs pointed out errors made state finance minister N Marie Wilson in his budget speech.Kadayanallur MLA T M Rajendran alleged that Wilson’s Tamil pronunciation had mistakes and that he excessively used English…
Are you excited for this Solar Eclipse? if you are too excited for this Solar Eclipse then we must explain that the Surya Grahan, which is going to take place on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 will not be visible in India. Unfortunately, all the Indian skywatchers would not be able to witness this amazing phenomenon…
Abishek Porel (ANI Photo) Bengal and Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel was arrested by Bengal Police on Tuesday in connection with a rape case filed by a medical student, according to an official quoted by PTI.Porel was taken into custody in Hooghly and formally arrested after being questioned, with the 23-year-old subsequently sent for a…
Urmila Matondkar‘s ex-husband Mohsin Akhtar tied the knot with Nidhaa Bhatt in June this year. He had announced his wedding with pictures that time and now months after, he has shared reception photos with a romantic note for his wife. He expressed, “You didn’t just become my wife.You became my home, my peace, and my…